96 4runner on 35's....need some help
08-30-2005, 01:53 PM
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96 4runner on 35's....need some help
ok i have a 96 4runner and everything suspension wise is stock right now. i want to fit a decent set of 35's on there but they only catch is that i dont want a body lift. any comments appreciated
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08-30-2005, 02:59 PM
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ok i have a 96 4runner and everything suspension wise is stock right now. i want to fit a decent set of 35's on there but they only catch is that i dont want a body lift. any comments appreciated
08-30-2005, 03:20 PM
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The only way you can run 35's without a body lift is to do some major cutting in the front wheel wells, even then the tires will rub against the frame rails during full lock. The rear wheel fenders will rub unless you cut or pound them out. At 1" there will be some rubbing and portions of the front fender have to be cut off. Personally you really need at least a 1 1/2" body lift with minor front wheel well clearancing, the back will clear, but the rear bumper will need to be trimmed. The only other way is to run a suspension lift to gain clearance.
I have a Total Chaos long travel kit, which gives me the additional space, so when I turn my steering full lock there is no rubbing.
I have a Total Chaos long travel kit, which gives me the additional space, so when I turn my steering full lock there is no rubbing.
08-31-2005, 07:02 AM
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Didn't Steve Shaeffer run the equivalent of 35's just before he did the SAS? I don't know if he will still be able to get PMs with his guest status but shoot him a PM.
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08-31-2005, 07:04 AM
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Body lifts are sooo easy to install. They look good. They are strong. You get extra clearance without having to sawzall everyhting. Oh and 4crawler BLs are inexpensive and 
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Steve helped me put 35's on my 3rd gen. See his site at http://www.sonoransteel.com/.
I chose to go with a 1" body lift. I am not a fan of body lifts, but turns out that when used properly with other mods, it is a very valuable and easy way to go.
By the way, if you plan on putting 35's on, you have a lot more items to think about than a 1" BL. For example, you will rub on the upper A unless you trim or go wild with backspacing (not recommended) or change the arms. You will probably want to get re-geared (oh, and if that diff is open, why not put in a locker?....You get the idea...).
Good luck.
I chose to go with a 1" body lift. I am not a fan of body lifts, but turns out that when used properly with other mods, it is a very valuable and easy way to go.
By the way, if you plan on putting 35's on, you have a lot more items to think about than a 1" BL. For example, you will rub on the upper A unless you trim or go wild with backspacing (not recommended) or change the arms. You will probably want to get re-geared (oh, and if that diff is open, why not put in a locker?....You get the idea...).
Good luck.
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